Shawarma is a popular street food throughout the Middle East and parts of Northern Africa. Traditionally, Shawarma Seasoning is an authentic blend for seasoning spit-roasted lamb, as well as making chicken shawarma or beef shawarma. Use this versatile, salt-free shawarma seasoning blend as a rub or in marinades for meats and vegetables.
This sweet-spiced seasoning for shawarma is salt-free, warm, and earthy with floral and citrus notes.
Season any proteins and veggies before grilling or roasting. Add salt to taste. For a marinade for chicken shawarma or beef shawarma, mix 2-3 Tbsp. seasoning with 1 cup yogurt and 3 Tbsp. lemon juice.
Use Shawarma Seasoning as a baste with oil: Blending Shawarma Seasoning with a little olive oil and brush meat every 15 to 30 minutes as it roasts to keep it juicy.
Use Shawarma Seasoning as a marinade: Try 1 cup of yogurt, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 to 3 Tbsp. of Shawarma Seasoning as a marinade. If you’ve got the time, we recommend marinating this mixture overnight.
Use Shawarma Seasoning as an all-purpose seasoning: We love this sprinkled over potatoes or veggies before roasting, mixed into a BBQ sauce for all-purpose dipping, and mixed into ground beef or lamb for a take on Middle-Eastern Kofta.
What is shawarma seasoning?
Shawarma seasoning is an authentic Middle Eastern and African spice blend that's most commonly used to make chicken shawarma, beef shawarma or to season lamb.
What ingredients are in shawarma seasoning?
Shawarma seasoning ingredients typically include coriander, sugar, cumin, pepper, cardamom, paprika, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, chile peppers and nutmeg.
How do you use shawarma seasoning
Use shawarma seasoning on lamb, chicken or beef to make authentic shawarma street food. You can also use shawarma seasoning as a baste with oil, a marinade or an all-purpose seasoning, as mentioned above.
You can also find more Lamb Seasonings & Spices here.
Salt-Free
MSG-Free
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Onion-Free
Corn-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Coriander, sugar, cumin, black pepper, cardamom, paprika, Saigon cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, Aleppo chiles, nutmeg
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Grill up Middle Eastern-inspired kofta kebabs for a fun layer of flavor on your next cookout. Serve kebabs with pita, red onions, and tzatziki to make wraps, or with side dishes like couscous, tomato salad, and grilled veggies.
Roast chicken on a vertical spit in your own kitchen using just a wooden skewer, an onion, and your oven!
Keep things light and refreshing with crisp lettuce cups filled with juicy marinated chicken and a simple cucumber salad. Top them with a nutty yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of zesty sumac for a meal that looks as good as it tastes!
